Blog: Mind of a Mind Reader
Jeff Newman: Mentalist, Magician, Trickster.
Holiday Party Entertainment in Calgary and Edmonton: A Local Booker’s Guide
What Calgary and Edmonton holiday bookers should know: the two cities fill at different speeds, winter makes local entertainment a real advantage, and the premium dates go earlier than you think.
The Difference Between a Mentalist and a Psychic (And Why It Matters at Your Corporate Event)
A mentalist is an entertainer using methods to create the illusion of mind reading. A psychic claims real supernatural ability. The two get conflated all the time, and it matters when you’re booking entertainment for a corporate room. Here’s why.
January and February Staff Parties: Why the Off-Season Holiday Party Is a Secret Weapon
The off-season party is often the better party: venues try harder, your date is available, attendance goes up, and the morale boost arrives in the bleak stretch. Consider this your permission slip.
Last-Minute Holiday Party Entertainment: What’s Still Possible in November and December
You’re late, but you’re not too late. What’s realistically gone by November, what’s still wide open (weeknights, Sundays, January), and how to vet an act on a deadline.
Saskatchewan Corporate Entertainment: A Saskatoon and Regina Guide
Saskatchewan’s two largest cities run smaller corporate calendars than Alberta, but the audiences are sharper than most performers expect. A guide to booking entertainment in Saskatoon and Regina for events that actually do their job.
Award Show and Gala Host Entertainment: Filling the Program Between Segments
The program is the reason for the night, but the gaps between segments decide how it feels. Where host entertainment fits in an awards program, and how to plan the run of show.
The Best Nights to Book a Holiday Party (and Why Nobody Wants Them)
Everyone fights over the same six December Fridays and Saturdays. Moving to a Sunday, Monday or Tuesday gets you the venue you wanted, a friendlier rate, the entertainer who is already booked on the weekend, and, if your people work shifts, a lot more of them in the room.
Oil and Gas Industry Event Entertainment in Western Canada
Oil and gas industry events are some of the biggest, busiest, and most distinct corporate audiences in Western Canada. A guide to booking entertainment that fits the room, the calendar, and the audience.
What Makes Corporate Entertainment “Clean” (and Why It Matters for Your Brand)
Clean doesn’t mean childish, and edgy has its place (just not at your work event). What “clean” actually means, why it protects whoever books the act, and how to verify it.
How to Evaluate an Event Entertainer’s Demo Reel: A Planner’s Guide
Most planners watch a demo reel. Few know how to read one. A practical guide to what to look for, what to ignore, and what is actually a red flag when you’re vetting an event entertainer’s video.